Presents two lessons to help students learn to spell well, explaining that students need authentic reasons for learning to spell. The strategies include (1) learning useful words (select words, list and study words, and post words) and (2) learning sounds, spelling patterns, and meaning--a spelling study (select the focus, find examples, group…

Four strategies for motivating students to be good spellers are outlined: establishing a goal of always doing the best spelling for those who will read it; having students share their spelling strategies; responding to students' spelling; and using checklists when conferencing with students about their spelling. Sample checklists are included. (SM)

Five strategies to help students select and learn relevant spelling words include: proofreading and trying to spell misspelled words correctly; choosing words from their proofreading lists that might be useful for future writing; examining useful ways to learn how to spell words; learning related words that they can already spell; and getting…

Suggests three strategies to help students hear the sounds in words: developing phonemic awareness; explore sound/symbol relationships; and discover spelling patterns. This method is most effective if teachers continuously encourage students to think about how these strategies will help them as readers and writers. (SM)

Presents a step-by-step approach to using sentences from children's reading and writing to boost spelling skills while incorporating the principles and tying them in with curriculum areas. The steps include choosing a word, coaxing multiple strategies, branching to other words, making the connection, and using the sentence in many different ways.…

Premised on the idea that spelling should be taught in the context of writing, this book is designed to enhance teachers' understanding of how their students learn to spell and to provide advice and practical activities for the day-to-day classroom program. The first part of the book provides specific information about management of the class…

Over the past 20 years much research has been conducted in a wide range of areas related to spelling--from methods of teaching spelling to the natural development of children's spelling ability. Simultaneously, greater understanding about the nature of English orthography has been acquired. Drawing on this accumulated knowledge, and premised on…